Best Schools in Stafford County, VA
Stafford County, VA has 52 public schools (9 high, 11 middle, 27 elementary) serving 45,922 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Stafford County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stafford County, VA
The top high schools in Stafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2907 Students
2. Mountain View High
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
3. Colonial Forge High
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1996 Students
4. North Stafford High
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students
5. Forest Park High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
6. Stafford Senior High
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2117 Students
7. Potomac High
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2065 Students
8. Liberty High
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students
9. Brooke Point High
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2150 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stafford County, VA
The top middle schools in Stafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rodney E. Thompson Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1015 Students
2. Louise A. Benton Middle
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students
3. Andrew G. Wright Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
4. Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
5. T. Benton Gayle Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 899 Students
6. H.h. Poole Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 983 Students
7. Graham Park Middle
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 675 Students
8. Stafford Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
9. Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
10. Cedar Lee Middle
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Fauquier County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stafford County, VA
The top elementary schools in Stafford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Elementary
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Prince William County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
2. Margaret Brent Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 806 Students
3. Hartwood Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
4. Rockhill Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students
5. Garrisonville Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 719 Students
6. Winding Creek Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students
7. Ferry Farm Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
8. Grafton Village Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 775 Students
9. Park Ridge Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 865 Students
10. Conway Elementary
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Stafford County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 893 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stafford County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stafford County, VA has a total population of 156,927 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stafford County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Stafford County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stafford County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stafford County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Stafford County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stafford County, VA
How many schools are in Stafford County, VA?
Stafford County, VA has 52 public schools: 9 high schools, 11 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 45,922 students in total.
How do schools in Stafford County perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in Stafford County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Stafford County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stafford County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stafford County
2 places in Stafford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Stafford County Public Schools (32 schools)